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Fri, 9 Dec 2016 09:22:39 PSTBLOX v1.01Rig A Car Horn To Your Alarmclock!http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-The-Worlds-Loudest-Alarmclock/
Rig A Car Horn To Your Alarmclock! - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FLA/YBQ8/ID0POCWA/FLAYBQ8ID0POCWA.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FLA/YBQ8/ID0POCWA/FLAYBQ8ID0POCWA.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FLA/YBQ8/ID0POCWA/FLAYBQ8ID0POCWA.SMALL.jpgASCASTired of being late for something? Is your alarm clock not noisy enough? Why not rig a car horn to your alarm clock!? Here's a guide that will teach you how to do so. ~If you prefer watching videos. Here's a full video tutorial I made. Enjoy! Please do check my new YT channel: TechBuilderIf you l...By: ASCAS

Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 6 Aug 2015 20:33:55 PDTHACKED!: Portable DVD Playerhttp://www.instructables.com/id/HACKED-Portable-DVD-Player/
HACKED!: Portable DVD Player - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FES/QXKV/HZI8PLS2/FESQXKVHZI8PLS2.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FES/QXKV/HZI8PLS2/FESQXKVHZI8PLS2.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FES/QXKV/HZI8PLS2/FESQXKVHZI8PLS2.SMALL.jpgGreatScottLabIn this small project I will show you how I "hacked" an old portable DVD player. It did not have a video input which makes it pretty much useless, because who watches DVDs nowadays? I took a look inside the player and found a way to input my video signal anyway. Feel free to use my method to "hack" ...By: GreatScottLab

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 31 Aug 2014 06:29:52 PDTHack Any Tape Player Into a Guitar Amphttp://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-Any-Tape-Player-to-a-Guitar-Amp/
Hack Any Tape Player Into a Guitar Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FIV/GE26/ISCAVJYF/FIVGE26ISCAVJYF.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FIV/GE26/ISCAVJYF/FIVGE26ISCAVJYF.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FIV/GE26/ISCAVJYF/FIVGE26ISCAVJYF.SMALL.jpglonesoulsurferTape players are pretty much obsolete these days. The only place you can find tapes is either the thrift shop or the back of grannies cupboard. After making an ible' on how to convert a radio to an amp, I thought I'd try a tape player.All Tape players (and radios) have an amplifier built into them...By: lonesoulsurfer

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 28 Aug 2016 00:37:40 PDTUpgrade your Casio fx-82es into 115es/991es/570eshttp://www.instructables.com/id/Upgrade-your-Casio-fx-82es-into-115es991es570es/
Upgrade your Casio fx-82es into 115es/991es/570es - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FUZ/EP85/G79DOTDL/FUZEP85G79DOTDL.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FUZ/EP85/G79DOTDL/FUZEP85G79DOTDL.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FUZ/EP85/G79DOTDL/FUZEP85G79DOTDL.SMALL.jpgurillThe circuits of Casio fx-*es series are almost the same, except the mode selection part. So you can upgrade your calculator by modifying the circuit. I am Chinese and I edited these photos for a local forum. So please ignore Chinese characters on the photos. This method is available for casio fx...By: urill

Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:39:45 PDTSpace heater controlled by digital thermostathttp://www.instructables.com/id/Space-heater-controlled-by-digital-thermostat/
Space heater controlled by digital thermostat - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FZA/EWWM/3X9EWYFGFK8/FZAEWWM3X9EWYFGFK8.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FZA/EWWM/3X9EWYFGFK8/FZAEWWM3X9EWYFGFK8.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FZA/EWWM/3X9EWYFGFK8/FZAEWWM3X9EWYFGFK8.SMALL.jpgp914This instructable shows you how to use an off the shelf digital programmable thermostat to control an inexpensive space heater. Most cheap space heaters have only an analog knob to coarsely set the temperature; even the fanciest models only allow you to set them to turn off automatically after a pr...By: p914

Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:42:27 PSTHow to turn a mouse into an optical Pen (OPTIPEN)http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-OPTICAL-PEN-OPTIPEN/
How to turn a mouse into an optical Pen (OPTIPEN) - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/F50/JSXR/HZS8T9O5/F50JSXRHZS8T9O5.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F50/JSXR/HZS8T9O5/F50JSXRHZS8T9O5.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F50/JSXR/HZS8T9O5/F50JSXRHZS8T9O5.SMALL.jpgDannyGHHave you ever wanted to have your very own handwriting in a document, wanted free hand sketches,etc.Well, for me I have always wanted to.And as a DIY guy I wanted to build such a device for myself but days of internet search yielded no results. I later had an idea on it, I applied it to the optical...By: DannyGH

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 24 Aug 2014 00:35:32 PDTSelf Driveing Lawn Mower Remote Control Autonomous Lawn Mower using RaspberryPihttp://www.instructables.com/id/Google-Mows-My-Lawn/
Self Driveing Lawn Mower Remote Control Autonomous Lawn Mower using RaspberryPi - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FAZ/CHET/IEFI9DB3/FAZCHETIEFI9DB3.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FAZ/CHET/IEFI9DB3/FAZCHETIEFI9DB3.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FAZ/CHET/IEFI9DB3/FAZCHETIEFI9DB3.SMALL.jpgMacmeDanHave you heard of #twitchPlaysPokemon? Well that was some of the inspiration behind this project #googleMowsMyLawn. This project was an idea that my brothers and I had and wanted to do for a little while. When StartFest had a hackathon, we were provided with the perfect opportunity to build it. The ...By: MacmeDan

Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 10 Sep 2015 10:11:59 PDTAdding an external power supply to a cheap USB hubhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-an-external-power-supply-to-a-cheap-USB-hub/
Adding an external power supply to a cheap USB hub - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FIH/P2ZO/HLSGSPPF/FIHP2ZOHLSGSPPF.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FIH/P2ZO/HLSGSPPF/FIHP2ZOHLSGSPPF.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FIH/P2ZO/HLSGSPPF/FIHP2ZOHLSGSPPF.SMALL.jpgmsaleiroOne day I found myself in the need for a USB hub with an eternal power supply but when I went to a shop I verified they can be quite more expensive than the ones that don’t ha\ve external power supply. No big deal, “I’ll just by a cheap one and add the external power supply”, I thought. And that’s w...By: msaleiro

Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 4 Jun 2012 00:51:00 PDTPen solder feeder hackhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Pen-solder-feeder-hack/
Pen solder feeder hack - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/F3H/BGWR/IBC2DFI5/F3HBGWRIBC2DFI5.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F3H/BGWR/IBC2DFI5/F3HBGWRIBC2DFI5.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F3H/BGWR/IBC2DFI5/F3HBGWRIBC2DFI5.SMALL.jpgptkrfHi! Today I have a special soldering quick tip for you: how to create an ultra cheap solder feeder. Once you start using it, it's much like with soldering fume extractor: you didn't know you needed one until you tried using it. And much like building a fume extractor, solder feeder is just as easy t...By: ptkrf

Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 25 Jun 2015 14:07:13 PDTinstall an extra car chargerhttp://www.instructables.com/id/install-an-extra-car-charger/
install an extra car charger - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FTF/K9VH/IAJNYGFZ/FTFK9VHIAJNYGFZ.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FTF/K9VH/IAJNYGFZ/FTFK9VHIAJNYGFZ.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FTF/K9VH/IAJNYGFZ/FTFK9VHIAJNYGFZ.SMALL.jpgConundrum2501How many times have you been in the car with the kids, or your homies, or that hobo you picked up hitchhiking, and suddenly everyone and their brother needs to charge their phone... o_O and then to make matters worse you have to stretch a cable all the way to the back seat to be passed around like t...By: Conundrum2501

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 5 Jun 2015 17:48:59 PDTTurn an old cellphone into a data sending device (using an arduino)http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-an-old-cellphone-into-a-data-sending-device-u/
Turn an old cellphone into a data sending device (using an arduino) - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/F7G/ED5O/I9WM3RF9/F7GED5OI9WM3RF9.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F7G/ED5O/I9WM3RF9/F7GED5OI9WM3RF9.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F7G/ED5O/I9WM3RF9/F7GED5OI9WM3RF9.SMALL.jpgMonoclecatWhat will this device do?When complete, the combination of circuitry, arduino and modded cellphone will be able to autonomously send data through texts via the cellular network. This could be sensor data, for example from weather sensors.What am I going to show you in this tutorial?In this tutorial ...By: Monoclecat

Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 20 May 2015 07:35:17 PDTSimple External Telephone Ringerhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-External-Telephone-Ringer/
Simple External Telephone Ringer - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FT2/5SFJ/I9E1EGOA/FT25SFJI9E1EGOA.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FT2/5SFJ/I9E1EGOA/FT25SFJI9E1EGOA.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FT2/5SFJ/I9E1EGOA/FT25SFJI9E1EGOA.SMALL.jpgfletcherjeremiahThis is a simple external ringer for a landline telephone. Have you ever missed an important call because you didn't hear the phone? Or maybe you'd rather not wait by the phone for that special someone? Then this is exactly what you need! This ringer will allow you to hear incoming calls throughout ...By: fletcherjeremiah

Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 7 May 2015 14:19:20 PDTFading RGB Keyboard Lighthttp://www.instructables.com/id/Fading-RGB-Keyboard-Light/
Fading RGB Keyboard Light - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FD3/51OT/I95GSBGX/FD351OTI95GSBGX.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FD3/51OT/I95GSBGX/FD351OTI95GSBGX.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FD3/51OT/I95GSBGX/FD351OTI95GSBGX.SMALL.jpgPopsicleGhoulOld electronics are widely available and can usually be recycled into cool gadgets and incorporated into other projects. This Instructable will go through the process of using an old scanner to make a fading rainbow keyboard light. The inspiration for this project came when I was playing with the ...By: PopsicleGhoul

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 1 May 2015 14:00:14 PDTHack a Drill - Powerful Gearmotor!http://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-a-Drill-Powerful-Gearmotor/
Hack a Drill - Powerful Gearmotor! - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/F4B/X9MN/I8H69D71/F4BX9MNI8H69D71.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F4B/X9MN/I8H69D71/F4BX9MNI8H69D71.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F4B/X9MN/I8H69D71/F4BX9MNI8H69D71.SMALL.jpgsimon.w.nordbergIn this Instructable I will show you how to get a powerful gearmotor from a cordless drill!I found this cordless drill in the scrap bin at a second hand store. When I got home I discovered something odd (video...) Materials Cordless drill for hacking! Tools Philips head screwdriver Disassemb...By: simon.w.nordberg

Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 14 Apr 2015 15:56:51 PDTHow to Protect any 18650 Cellhttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Protect-any-18650-Cell/
How to Protect any 18650 Cell - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FL7/B3B3/I7MXISX5/FL7B3B3I7MXISX5.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FL7/B3B3/I7MXISX5/FL7B3B3I7MXISX5.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FL7/B3B3/I7MXISX5/FL7B3B3I7MXISX5.SMALL.jpgImetomiIn this instructable I'll show you a very useful life hack that is used to protect any 18650 cell. You can make it only with an old cell phone battery and with some wires. The Lithium ion batteries that are used in phones have a build in protection circuit, that automatically turns off if the voltag...By: Imetomi

Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 26 Mar 2015 10:58:28 PDTUse the Switcheroo to unlock doors with your smartphonehttp://www.instructables.com/id/Use-the-Switcheroo-to-unlock-doors-with-your-smart/
Use the Switcheroo to unlock doors with your smartphone - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/F8H/93PS/I5P7J0BV/F8H93PSI5P7J0BV.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F8H/93PS/I5P7J0BV/F8H93PSI5P7J0BV.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F8H/93PS/I5P7J0BV/F8H93PSI5P7J0BV.SMALL.jpgdangerousthingsUse the Switcheroo to upgrade an electronic deadbolt so you can open it with your smartphone or tablet! The Switcheroo is a Bluetooth low energy development board that allows your Bluetooth enabled device to control things. Build your own projects or modify existing devices - it's a cinch with Switc...By: dangerousthings

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 1 Feb 2015 12:45:29 PSTBasic Hand Held Radio Hack For a Motorcyclist.http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Hand-Held-Radio-Hack-For-a-Motorcyclist/
Basic Hand Held Radio Hack For a Motorcyclist. - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FOI/KFWH/GVOW53TK/FOIKFWHGVOW53TK.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FOI/KFWH/GVOW53TK/FOIKFWHGVOW53TK.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FOI/KFWH/GVOW53TK/FOIKFWHGVOW53TK.SMALL.jpgsswantonAs part of our Industrial design module in university we were given the brief of hacking a basic handheld radio (sony icf-s22) with the view to designing a radio for a specific user. I chose to design a handlebar mounted radio for a motorcyclist that would connect wirelessly to a headset within the ...By: sswanton

Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 5 Dec 2011 19:24:43 PSTUse the Switcheroo to turn on lights with your smartphonehttp://www.instructables.com/id/Use-the-Switcheroo-to-turn-on-lights-with-your-sma/
Use the Switcheroo to turn on lights with your smartphone - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FG7/35VX/I5P7J1KB/FG735VXI5P7J1KB.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FG7/35VX/I5P7J1KB/FG735VXI5P7J1KB.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FG7/35VX/I5P7J1KB/FG735VXI5P7J1KB.SMALL.jpgdangerousthingsThe Switcheroo is meant to control small current, low power DC voltages like those commonly used in small devices. Switching on a lamp is a high current, high power AC voltage application. The easiest and safest way to switch these types of things with your smartphone and Switcheroo is to modify ano...By: dangerousthings

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 1 Feb 2015 12:45:29 PSTJunk Mail Hackhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Junk-Mail-Hack/
Junk Mail Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/F2V/12QO/I2LMJ5GY/F2V12QOI2LMJ5GY.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F2V/12QO/I2LMJ5GY/F2V12QOI2LMJ5GY.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F2V/12QO/I2LMJ5GY/F2V12QOI2LMJ5GY.SMALL.jpgVolthaus Electronics LaboratoryI received some junk mail the other day and it had a little plastic box sticky gummed to a large postcard-like piece of mail. Supposedly I could pull the plastic strip from the box and it would display my winning number to get a discount on buying a car. I don't own a car (by design) so I wasn't int...By: Volthaus Electronics Laboratory

Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 18 Nov 2014 20:47:24 PSTHack an Old TV into an Audio Visualizerhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-an-Old-TV-into-an-Audio-Visualizer/
Hack an Old TV into an Audio Visualizer - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FFE/EAD3/I21R9XHV/FFEEAD3I21R9XHV.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FFE/EAD3/I21R9XHV/FFEEAD3I21R9XHV.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FFE/EAD3/I21R9XHV/FFEEAD3I21R9XHV.SMALL.jpgMoonlight MakerWhat does music look like? It's not something that most people think about. Luckily for us, somebody decided to hook a music player up to an oscilloscope and find out. For the non-electronics geeks out there, an oscilloscope is a piece of electronic equipment that is used to view and analyze electri...By: Moonlight Maker

Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 3 Nov 2014 23:54:02 PSTAAA/9volt Battery Hackhttp://www.instructables.com/id/AAA9volt-Battery-Hack/
AAA/9volt Battery Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FM4/K474/HVTWIBQ1/FM4K474HVTWIBQ1.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FM4/K474/HVTWIBQ1/FM4K474HVTWIBQ1.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FM4/K474/HVTWIBQ1/FM4K474HVTWIBQ1.SMALL.jpgoRossssRan out of AAA batteries and you couldn't be bothered going to the store but you have a 9 volt battery sitting around, then today's your lucky day. No AAA batteries in the house? Not a problem. Well not a problem as long as you have a 9volt battery, you do don't you? Pry that sucker open. Gent...By: oRossss

Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 31 May 2014 14:27:09 PDTTransform your oyster travelcard with sugru!http://www.instructables.com/id/Transform-your-Oyster-travelcard-with-sugru/
Transform your oyster travelcard with sugru! - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FGC/2VNA/HVTLV9RM/FGC2VNAHVTLV9RM.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FGC/2VNA/HVTLV9RM/FGC2VNAHVTLV9RM.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FGC/2VNA/HVTLV9RM/FGC2VNAHVTLV9RM.SMALL.gifprojectsugruWe love our oyster cards in London. They are electronic ticketing RFID cards that make travelling around London so simple — just tap in and tap out on the tubes, buses, trams and even boats down The Thames! No more fumbling around for change to buy a ticket ever again, yay! But we're a bunch of make...By: projectsugru

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 30 May 2014 11:50:26 PDTEar Phone Hack!http://www.instructables.com/id/Ear-Phone-Hack/
Ear Phone Hack! - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FJ1/ADOD/HVPKZKHS/FJ1ADODHVPKZKHS.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FJ1/ADOD/HVPKZKHS/FJ1ADODHVPKZKHS.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FJ1/ADOD/HVPKZKHS/FJ1ADODHVPKZKHS.SMALL.jpganchit11Aren't we all having problems with our earphones? You get em' in your pocket and boom they all fumble up..So here are two pretty cool hacks with which you could keep them(earphones) in place without letting them scramble like eggs.You will need these following tools:-1)Ear Phone2) Any card (A "Sti...By: anchit11

Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 27 May 2014 12:50:58 PDTHome Security System Using Cell Phonehttp://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Security-System-Using-Cell-Phone/
Home Security System Using Cell Phone - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/F57/ZVQG/HVGXTOTF/F57ZVQGHVGXTOTF.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F57/ZVQG/HVGXTOTF/F57ZVQGHVGXTOTF.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F57/ZVQG/HVGXTOTF/F57ZVQGHVGXTOTF.SMALL.jpgMRo47The project is about a home security system in which a cell phone is used as a device that will alert the owner of the house when an intruder enters the house. About the Instructable The owner just have to turn on the system before leaving his house.When an intruder enters the house in the absen...By: MRo47

Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 22 May 2014 15:27:18 PDTComputer Power Supply to Bench Power Supply Adapterhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Power-Supply-to-Bench-Power-Supply-Adapte/
Computer Power Supply to Bench Power Supply Adapter - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FQN/XFS6/HU5THIQG/FQNXFS6HU5THIQG.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FQN/XFS6/HU5THIQG/FQNXFS6HU5THIQG.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FQN/XFS6/HU5THIQG/FQNXFS6HU5THIQG.SMALL.jpgDIY Hacks and How Tos There are a lot of ways that you can re-purpose and reuse old electronics. For instance, a computer power supply can make a great bench power supply for your workshop. There are already a lot of tutorials online that show how to convert an old computer power supply into a bench power supply. But ...By: DIY Hacks and How Tos

Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 23 Apr 2014 10:59:50 PDTHow to Hack a computer atx power supplyhttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Hack-a-computer-atx-power-supply/
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https://cdn.instructables.com/F69/V936/GVOW526L/F69V936GVOW526L.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F69/V936/GVOW526L/F69V936GVOW526L.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F69/V936/GVOW526L/F69V936GVOW526L.SMALL.jpgHACKER_PROHi everyone, this is my first instructable and it's about how to Hack an ATX computer power supply and then put it in a nice little case so it's ready for use. I have made several of these before and decided to make an instructable about it. I will try to include as much detail in this instructable ...By: HACKER_PRO

Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 5 Dec 2011 06:03:35 PSTeLab Hackerspace GSM Access Control Systemhttp://www.instructables.com/id/eLab-Hackerspace-GSM-Access-Control-System/
eLab Hackerspace GSM Access Control System - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FDZ/PIXU/HOHYC18E/FDZPIXUHOHYC18E.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FDZ/PIXU/HOHYC18E/FDZPIXUHOHYC18E.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FDZ/PIXU/HOHYC18E/FDZPIXUHOHYC18E.SMALL.jpgeLabIn this Instructable we'll show you hot to make a GSM Access Control System for your hackerspace/garage/house/bedroom/dormroom/laboratory just like the one we built for eLab Hackerspace. We only used some scavenged parts but they can be replaced with similar parts with minor changes. Here's a video...By: eLab

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:22:52 PSTHack your wii + Hack your gameshttp://www.instructables.com/id/Hack-your-wii-Hack-your-games/
Hack your wii + Hack your games - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FBI/KQX1/HKZAVQH5/FBIKQX1HKZAVQH5.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FBI/KQX1/HKZAVQH5/FBIKQX1HKZAVQH5.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FBI/KQX1/HKZAVQH5/FBIKQX1HKZAVQH5.SMALL.jpgmnolan1202First of all drag download from please.hackmii.com/ requriements a 2GB Sd card Not SDHC a wii A pc or mac Files SD Reader If you do not have it built in Drag files & Extracting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF4FK-l2hgE&feature=youtu.be Wii stuff Go to Day Of yesterday You will see a red...By: mnolan1202

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 1 Sep 2013 10:38:12 PDThack that battery pack! ( also, a small lesson in series, parallel, and series-parallel)http://www.instructables.com/id/hack-that-battery-pack-also-a-small-lesson-in-/
hack that battery pack! ( also, a small lesson in series, parallel, and series-parallel) - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FGP/73W5/HK6XDCHV/FGP73W5HK6XDCHV.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FGP/73W5/HK6XDCHV/FGP73W5HK6XDCHV.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FGP/73W5/HK6XDCHV/FGP73W5HK6XDCHV.SMALL.jpgout-of-the-box(be sure to check out the last step for some updated info and a how to for this method using 4 batteries, using four would increase the life span. i had to use three for the sake of saving space.) hack that battery pack!! we have all seen those 4 double a battery holders sold at radioshack, online,...By: out-of-the-box

Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 17 Aug 2013 15:19:07 PDTcamera jackethttp://www.instructables.com/id/camera-jacket/
camera jacket - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/F3L/TJ85/HEBMZ8QA/F3LTJ85HEBMZ8QA.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F3L/TJ85/HEBMZ8QA/F3LTJ85HEBMZ8QA.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F3L/TJ85/HEBMZ8QA/F3LTJ85HEBMZ8QA.SMALL.jpgmikeasaurusCamera jacket is a concept exploring the idea of discreetly capturing image media in public locations. This design has a small digital camera installed in the lining of a jacket with the lens recording through a small opening in the jacket breast. The camera is operated with buttons wired into the ...By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:22:08 PDTMake an Emergency Phone Charger - MacGyver Style!http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Emergency-Phone-Charger-MacGyver-Style/
Make an Emergency Phone Charger - MacGyver Style! - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FPL/LL9N/HD4VQ052/FPLLL9NHD4VQ052.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FPL/LL9N/HD4VQ052/FPLLL9NHD4VQ052.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FPL/LL9N/HD4VQ052/FPLLL9NHD4VQ052.SMALL.jpgThe King of RandomIn this video, you'll learn how to "MacGyver" a 40 Watt Electrical Generator from a cordless drill and a few household items. Here's how to charge a phone, illuminate small lights, and make electricity in a pinch. For more projects like this, check out www.thekingofrandom.com Watch the Video! ...By: The King of Random

Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:15:46 PSTBuild your own speaker from scratch!http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-speaker-from-scratch/
Build your own speaker from scratch! - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FMZ/KTB3/H74309M5/FMZKTB3H74309M5.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FMZ/KTB3/H74309M5/FMZKTB3H74309M5.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FMZ/KTB3/H74309M5/FMZKTB3H74309M5.SMALL.jpgaeszokAfter stumbling across a couple of tutorials I decided I would try and build my own speaker. This attempt succeeded and it surprised me at how well it actually played. This is a lot of fun and can be built for next to nothing. It's also really great to show younger children and students to explain...By: aeszok

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 23 Sep 2012 01:24:41 PDTConnection - Lift, Lock, Listen.http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-22/
Connection - Lift, Lock, Listen. - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FZ9/QKMK/GVP29B6G/FZ9QKMKGVP29B6G.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FZ9/QKMK/GVP29B6G/FZ9QKMKGVP29B6G.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FZ9/QKMK/GVP29B6G/FZ9QKMKGVP29B6G.SMALL.jpgjleslie2In this instructable I will run through step by step how I created my radio for my Second Year University project. We were given a brief to hack a small portable sony radio and create a re-designed radio to accommodate for a specific chosen user. This radio is designed for my 93 year old grandmother...By: jleslie2

Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 6 Dec 2011 03:43:42 PSTCeiling Fan Pull Chain Nightlighthttp://www.instructables.com/id/Ceiling-Fan-Pull-Chain-Nightlight/
Ceiling Fan Pull Chain Nightlight - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FKC/OCM6/GVZP1W6J/FKCOCM6GVZP1W6J.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FKC/OCM6/GVZP1W6J/FKCOCM6GVZP1W6J.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FKC/OCM6/GVZP1W6J/FKCOCM6GVZP1W6J.SMALL.jpgyardleydobon To skip to the videos of the nightlight in action, click here! Update: I received many complaints about the aesthetic quality of the pull chain nightlight's installation and several suggestions that I should place the circuit in the diffuser bowl. Well I'm pleased to announce that I've reworked ...By: yardleydobon

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:29:04 PSTOne-Key Keyboard Hackhttp://www.instructables.com/id/One-Key-Keyboard-Hack/
One-Key Keyboard Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/F71/YHEZ/GO4ZZ9DP/F71YHEZGO4ZZ9DP.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F71/YHEZ/GO4ZZ9DP/F71YHEZGO4ZZ9DP.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F71/YHEZ/GO4ZZ9DP/F71YHEZGO4ZZ9DP.SMALL.jpgmcragheadQuestion: What do you do when your PC wants you to press F1 on boot, but you have no keyboard? Answer: Hack together a USB dongle that does nothing but F1. I admit that this is a silly problem and an even sillier solution, but the mind boggles at the possibilities: custom keypads for gaming, a Cont...By: mcraghead

Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 26 May 2011 01:09:17 PDTReplacing an LCD backlight with sunlight via fiber optic cableshttp://www.instructables.com/id/Replacing-an-LCD-backlight-with-sunlight-via-fiber/
Replacing an LCD backlight with sunlight via fiber optic cables - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FOP/A1DO/GM9QL05A/FOPA1DOGM9QL05A.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FOP/A1DO/GM9QL05A/FOPA1DOGM9QL05A.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FOP/A1DO/GM9QL05A/FOPA1DOGM9QL05A.SMALL.jpgTall-drinksAn hour long test. Not bad. This could be an addition to regular LED backlighting in displays potentially. A constant intensity monitor would have to adjust the LEDs to conpensate for the sunlights inconsistency. I envision a roof top covered in small lenses which collect the sun and direct it vari...By: Tall-drinks

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 06:59:51 PDTRadioshack Illuminated Switch Hackhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Radioshack-Illuminated-Switch-Hack/
Radioshack Illuminated Switch Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FMI/FCDV/GA1BSPBS/FMIFCDVGA1BSPBS.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FMI/FCDV/GA1BSPBS/FMIFCDVGA1BSPBS.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FMI/FCDV/GA1BSPBS/FMIFCDVGA1BSPBS.SMALL.jpgrandofoThe other day I was very excited to discover an illuminated switch at Radioshack that was roughly the correct size, shape and action as a standard guitar pedal push-button switch. This is great for pedals because the indicator of whether or not the guitar effect is on would be built directly into th...By: randofo